Various Professional Services

The City of East Orange is soliciting proposals for a broad range of professional services, encompassing eighteen distinct categories. This comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks qualified firms and individuals to provide critical support across various municipal functions. Key services include Municipal Auditor/Financial Advisor, Accountant & Financial Services, Bond Counsel, and specialized legal counsel roles such as Special Legal Counsel, Special Labor Counsel, Special Redevelopment Counsel, Tax Appeal Defense Counsel, In-Rem Tax Foreclosure Special Legal Counsel, Planning and Zoning Boards Counsel, Special Conflict Counsel, Workers’ Compensation Counsel, Litigation/Defense Counsel, Police Practice Defense Counsel, and Insurance Coverage Defense Counsel. Additionally, the City is looking for expertise in Grants Consultant Services, Municipal Budget Consultant Services for both City Administration and City Council, and Planning and Zoning Board Consultant Services. Prospective contractors must demonstrate full compliance with New Jersey statutes and regulations pertinent to public contracts. Specifically, adherence to N.J.S.A. 10:5-33 et seq. (Affirmative Action), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contract), and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (Disclosure of Ownership) is mandatory. While the document does not explicitly list specific professional licenses beyond the inherent requirements for legal, accounting, and financial advisory roles, respondents are expected to possess the necessary qualifications and experience commensurate with the high-level professional services requested. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits were indicated in the provided text. Sealed RFP responses must be submitted to the Purchasing Agent at the City Council Chamber, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, New Jersey 07018. Responses will be publicly opened and read aloud on specific dates and times ranging from Tuesday, December 10, 2019, to Tuesday, December 17, 2019, depending on the service category, with the final submission for Planning & Zoning Boards Consultant Services due by 2:00 p.m. on December 17, 2019. Detailed Request for Proposals are available for review or download from the City of East Orange’s website, www.eastorange-nj.gov, or can be obtained in person from the Division of Procurement, City Hall, 1st floor, for a non-refundable fee of $25.00 per packet. Each proposal for an individual professional service must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the bidder's name and the specific service. Proposals cannot be modified, withdrawn, or canceled for sixty (60) days after the designated receipt time. All inquiries should be directed to Lisa L. Jackson, QPA, via phone at (973) 266-5162.